Monthly Archives: April 2016

A heartwarming story caught my attention in the BDN a few weeks ago. The headline read, “Bangor Humane Society waives adoption fees thanks to donation,” and the story was accompanied by the photo of an adorable puppy. I’m a big fan of the Bangor Humane Society. It’s where I found my cat, Arrow, 7 years […]

It’s that time of year — the time when bald eagle eggs are hatching throughout the state of Maine. Nestled in giant nests of sticks, moss and grass, these grey, fuzzy eaglets are tended to by both of their regal-looking parents, which feed them from a cache of food. Usually people don’t get the opportunity to see […]

The recipients of the 2016 “Teddy Roosevelt Maine Conservation Award” were recently announced by Maine Woods Forever, an organization dedicated to celebrating and protecting the legacy of Maine’s forests and woodlands. The annual award, now in its second year, recognizes young people and youth groups who are acting to conserve the Maine wilderness and outdoor […]

Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The trails travel over forest floor, mowed grass and narrow bog bridges. The forest floor is muddy in some places and very uneven due to a lot of exposed tree roots. The most difficult part of the trail network is where Mihill Trail travels up the steep western slope of Houghton’s Hill. How […]

And the answer is… Roque Bluffs State Park in eastern Maine! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is John Carey of Bangor! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, John. And thanks to everyone for playing. The following is the original trail ID contest post: The prize for this week’s “Where in […]

The trees are budding and birds are returning from their sojourn in the south. In Maine, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy nature as it springs to life once again. Spring hiking can be tricky, with the mud and blackflies, which inevitably make their appearance around Memorial Day. But it can also be […]

Disclaimer: May not be suitable for all audiences. I certainly didn’t expect to witness what I did when I visited Sandy Point Beach Park in Stockton Springs yesterday. I was in town to interview someone for an upcoming BDN Outdoors story, and after the interview, I decided to visit the beach on a whim. The […]

Difficulty: Easy. The trails are wide and travel over a fairly even forest floor, which includes some exposed tree roots and rocks. Hills in the forest are gentle. During springtime, expect an abundance of water and mud on the trails. Wear tall, waterproof boots to prevent your feet from getting wet. How to get there: […]

The answer is… Unity College Forest in Unity! And the winner of this “Where in the Woods” trail ID contest is Brian Fisher of Unity. After looking at the photo gallery, Brian guessed the location correctly and will receive a $50 gift card to L.L.Bean in the mail for his efforts. Thank you all for playing! […]

I’m what many Mainers might call a “whippersnapper”. Born in 1988, I’m now edging up to my 28th birthday. I’m a full grown woman, but in Maine — which in 2014, had a population with the median age of 44, the oldest in the country — I’m still considered to be fairly young, and I […]